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Glossary

substances that can cause an allergic reaction
an allergy that can develop following repeated exposure to an allergen
eczema that can develop following repeated exposure to an allergen
drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections
a drug that is used to treat fungal infections
drugs that reduce inflammation caused by histamine
an inflammation of the lungs that may be related to allergy
eczema that occurs in a person who is atopic and born with a tendency to develop allergies
a pill in the form of a small, rounded container, usually made of gelatin, which contains a dose of medicine
chronic hand eczema: persistent eczema or dermatitis affecting the hands
long term
persistent eczema or dermatitis affecting the hands
aromatic fruits, such as oranges, that contain irritant juices and oils
something that can be passed from one person to another (eczema is not contagious)
another name for seborrhoeic eczema on the scalps of babies
inflammation of the skin, which could include eczema
a specialist skin doctor
eczema that forms as round patches surrounded by normal skin
inflammation of the skin causing redness, blistering and itchiness due to an allergic response or hypersensitivity to internal or external conditions
a flare-up causing obvious symptoms of eczema
soothing skin products that increase the water content of dried skin
to remove dead skin by scrubbing
eczema on the legs caused by poor circulation
eczema of the hands - also known as chronic hand eczema (CHE) or hand eczema
eczema of the hands - also known as chronic hand eczema, CHE, or hand dermatitis
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an allergy to inhaled pollen
tiny animals that eat house dust and produce waste products that are a common cause of allergic reactions
drugs that reduce immune system reactions
skin inflammation caused by contact with an irritant substance
a metal common in jewellery, belt buckles and buttons
a test to identify allergens that cause contact dermatitis/eczema
a common, chronic skin disease that is characterised by red, scaly patches of skin
a chemical related to vitamin A
eczema that is related to hair follicle infection
drugs that control inflammation
exposure to UV rays that reduces inflammatory activity in the skin
also known as gravitational eczema, is a form of eczema that affects people who have poor blood circulation especially those who have leg ulcers
dilated veins in the legs